Summary
The USC football team will not play against Notre Dame in their traditional rivalry game for the foreseeable future. USC and Notre Dame could not agree on a timeline for the matchup, causing disappointment among fans. USC legend Keyshawn Johnson criticized the decision, while concerns exist about USC's ability to compete with top-ranked teams.
Key Facts
- Lincoln Riley became USC's head coach in 2021.
- USC and Notre Dame have played annually since 1946, except in 2020.
- The series agreement between USC and Notre Dame has fallen through and the game is postponed indefinitely.
- USC officials decided the game date was not ideal based on previous decisions by the College Football Playoff committee.
- Keyshawn Johnson criticized USC's athletic department and coach Lincoln Riley.
- USC finished the regular season with a 9-3 record and ranked No. 16 overall.
- USC will face TCU in the Alamo Bowl on December 30.
- USC has a 35-17 record under Riley, but struggles against top-ranked teams.
